What Should You Know About Bearing Pillow Block Units?
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A pillow block bearing is typically used in applications that support light industrial loads. With a bearing housed in a mounting bracket to support a rotating shaft and couplings, pillow block bearing units facilitate mechanical power transmission. The bolted support surface helps the inner ring and shaft to rotate freely.
A pillow block bearing is sometimes called a plummer block bearing unit, for both are similarly constructed. Nevertheless, they are used for different applications. When a bearing pillow block is meant for light industrial loads, a plummer block bearing is used for heavy loads by transferring high power.
With a pillow block bearing unit, you can have the shaft rotating smoothly with a compatible bearing and ring raceways. The bearing’s inner part holds the shaft tightly, while the collars and screws secure it.
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